Who is Cam Whitmore's comp?

Josh Smith

 

who is more exciting to watch, Whitmore or Sengun? probably deserves its own poll

 

Its like asking if you'd prefer to watch jello set up or if you'd rather bungee jump off a hot air balloon into the ice cold waters of lake Minnetonka.

 

One thing I want to add to this thread--I really don't see Cam as a shooting guard. I see him as a wing who leans more toward small forward. He is not a guy you have bring the ball up and initiate the offense in the half-court, he is a play finisher on offense. He's also legit 6'7" and big enough to even defend up to the 4, probably not quick enough laterally to stay with faster guards. I would definitely be thinking "small forward" when making comps, or just for his future role. I see him more as Dillon's successor than anything else.

I think people in the GARM are kind of trying to force a square peg into a round hole by talking about him constantly as though he's a shooting guard, because Jalen has obviously been the weakest starter up to this point in the season.

That's not to say I think Jalen is necessarily the ultimate starting shooting guard for us, he's largely been terrible except for a handful of good games (including the last few). Just that I don't think it's Cam's best role.

 

I’m giving the poll idea some serious thought

 

Depends on the offense and he made not need to I just dont want to Label the kid as a "non passer" and compare him to Eric Gordon like some people are already. Its a little silly.

 

I mean Eric Gordon came into the league with better ball skills than Cam. Cam is a more impressive athlete though.

 

Carmelo Anthony

 

Aside from general build and athleticism I cannot think of two more distant players.

 

At least I'm not the only one who sees it, though he's a better shooter than Smith (and a worse defender) I think. Definitely a similar athlete and frame though to my eyes.

 

Also similar tunnelvision except he actually makes his shots at a good clip

 

Right, I was thinking build and skill set. But Josh has 2 inches on Cam. Also Josh didn't have the highest IQ. And defensively he was a big box score empty calories weak side shot blocker IIRC. We'll see.

 

I liked the Mitch Richmond Comp.

DD

 

J-Smoove was a good playmaker. He averaged almost 4 apg at his peak from the PF position. Remember the alley-oops he fed Dwight in that miracle Game 6 come back against the Clippers?

 

Isn't like against the law to mention that guys name on Clutchfans??

 

Coach Whitmore.

 

Vince Carter

 

Nah, just Whitsome.

 

Just for the record, CAM CAN PASS.